Noel Gallagher, Travis and Happy Mondays are amongst massive acts performing at Bingley Festival 2023 next weekend.
The Bingley Festival, which will be held at Bradford and Bingley Rugby Club next weekend, is set to wow crowds with a star-studded line-up of chart toppers from the last 30 years.
In what has been hailed by festival organisers as the 'biggest and best' line-up to date, the four-day festival is set to be one for the history books, and there are still a few tickets left on sale.
Bingley Festival 2023 will run between Thursday 3 August and end on Sunday 6 August, with music held across three stages.
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Kicking off the weekend on Thursday 3 August is the iconic Happy Mondays, who will be joined by Britpop legends The Boo Radleys for an epic opening party.
Headline performances include Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds on Friday, Stone Roses' frontman Ian Brown on Saturday and Scottish rock band Travis will be closing the festival on the Sunday.
Other huge names taking to the the stage include Kate Nash, Jake Bugg, Razor Light, The Cribs, James Bay and The Zutons.
There'll also be a vast array of delicious street food on offer as well as street performers wandering the site to wow festival goers between sets.
A Bingley Festival spokesperson said: “We're super thrilled to confirm our all-star line up for what we think is our biggest and best line up to date rammed with celebrities and some of the best new and emerging music the UK has to offer right now.
“Happy Mondays are the perfect party starter and we're delighted Shaun Ryder, Bez, Rowetta and all of the gang can make it. We can't wait to get started. There aren't many tickets left so for those that want to join the party, don't delay.”
For those wanting not to miss a beat, full weekend tickets are still available alongside camping tickets, so you can make sure you won't be skipping out on any of the action as you lay your head down just minutes away from the site.
Day tickets for all days are still available but be quick as they won't be sticking around for long.
You can get your ticket to Bingley Festival 2023 here.
American pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has outlined her ambitions for 2026 - and one of them involves a trip to Leeds.
It's safe to say the concept of Olivia Rodrigo taking a stroll down Briggate or waiting for a train at Platform 16 is one we're struggling to get our heads around, but we're absolutely not mad about it.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is known for her love of the UK, having been spotted spending chunks of time in both Manchester and London over recent years.
But in a recent interview with Hits Radio UK, Olivia Rodrigo stated she wanted to explore more of the UK. And the city at the top of her list? Leeds.
When asked if she has a favourite area of the UK, she said: "I spent some time in Manchester which was really nice. Very inspiring, so many great bands from there.
"I spent some time in Wales too, which was fun. I've been around but I need to go and see more things. I really want to go to Leeds this year. I think that'll be fun. Just like as a spectator, I think that'll be cool."
You know what Olivia, it absolutely will.
Interviewer Will Best then suggests she attends a Leeds match to which she responds "yes" enthusiastically.
So next time we're at Elland Road we'll definitely be keeping a firm eye out for Miss Rodrigo who we've no doubt will look exceptional in a Leeds United jersey.
Grassroots Leeds music venue secures long-term future as part of community ownership scheme
Clementine Hall
Northern Guitars in Leeds has had its long-term future secured after the building has been purchased as part of a nationwide community ownership initiative.
If you've ever been on a night out on Call Lane, then you will know of (or have heard) Northern Guitars.
It's about as grassroots as it gets, a proper intimate venue supporting artists of all levels.
And now the much-loved city centre venue, which has become a staple of Leeds' music scene, is one of the latest independent music venues to benefit from a scheme designed to protect cultural spaces from the pressures of the commercial property market.
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The space has been acquired by community benefit society Music Venue Properties (MVP), an organisation set up by the Music Venue Trust to buy the buildings occupied by grassroots venues and rent them back to operators on long-term agreements.
The move means the brilliant Northern Guitars can continue doing what it does best without the uncertainty that often comes with being in an increasingly challenging landscape.
MVP was launched in 2022 in response to the growing number of grassroots venues disappearing across the UK. According to the organisation, more than a third of the country's grassroots music venues have closed over the last two decades, with many struggling due to short-term leases and rising property costs.
Since launching, MVP has raised more than £7 million through community investment and funding, using the money to secure permanent homes for venues that play a vital role in nurturing emerging artists and supporting local music scenes.
This is a proper win for Northern Guitars and we're absolutely chuffed to know that they'll be going absolutely nowhere.
Clementine Hall -
27th July 2023 
